AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPublic Health Boost: WAHO donated €1.5M in lab equipment to Guinea-Bissau’s National Public Health Laboratory under the PROALAB project, aiming to strengthen diagnostics and epidemiological surveillance. Mpox Watch: Guinea-Bissau is facing its first mpox outbreak, with authorities reporting that about half of suspected/confirmed cases are children and warning surveillance may be missing additional spread. Polio Progress: WHO confirmed poliovirus type 2 transmission has been interrupted in Guinea-Bissau (along with Burundi, Ghana, Congo, and Uganda) after assessments of surveillance, lab results, and epidemiological data—though continued vaccination and monitoring are still needed. Nutrition & Fisheries: A study links global nutrient imbalance to how industry exports African catch, finding Guinea-Bissau could gain major calcium intake if more seafood is retained locally and fisheries agreements prioritize food security. Connectivity & Regulation: MTN Group appointed Ikenna Ikeme as Executive for Group Regulatory Affairs, and also named Ashutosh Tiwary for Francophone markets—moves that could shape telecom policy and rollout across the region.
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